GHI414

042192

This course will examine how culture influences health communication. Students will gain an understanding of intercultural communication theories and will be able to apply them to become more effective health communicators. Students will gain skills to identify different variables as they relate to intercultural encounters such as values, assumptions, context, and audience. A variety of local and global contexts will be explored including health literacy, health promotion campaigns, healthcare interactions, global health collaborations, health identity, health research, health policy, and patient/provider interactions.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

GHI514